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Lavrov Meets Kim in Wonsan as North Korea Pledges Expanded Troop Support for Ukraine

The visit underscored North Korea’s commitment to send an additional 25,000–30,000 troops to Ukraine, with Lavrov warning Western allies against forming security pacts targeting Pyongyang.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on July 12
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Sergey Lavrov's visit to North Korea comes amid deepening ties between the two allies.
Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Overview

  • Lavrov began his three-day visit on July 11 in Wonsan for the second round of high-level strategic dialogue with North Korea.
  • He held formal talks with Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and was officially received by Kim Jong Un in the newly opened Wonsan–Kalma coastal resort.
  • North Korea reaffirmed its “unconditional” support for Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine and committed to deploying another 25,000–30,000 troops.
  • Lavrov cautioned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against exploiting the Russia–North Korea alliance to form security partnerships directed at Pyongyang or Moscow.
  • Discussions also covered boosting tourism and trade ties, including plans for additional flights and development of alternative financial channels.